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News

Call a spade a spade

Mike Wilson June 22, 2022Columns

The middle of each month brings an event that I despise in my house – bills.

Fuel and housing costs ‘out of sight’

Editorial June 22, 2022Editorials

There was a time when the words “out of sight” would be uttered with a delighted smile.

Rotary Club holds grand prize draw of Walkerton Lottery

Submitted June 21, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The grand prize draw of the Walkerton Lottery was conducted on June 16 at the Rotary Club of Walkerton changeover meeting. The draw was made by Past District Governor Jim Schlatman (left) from the Hanover Rotary Club. The grand prize winner of $5,000 is Neil and Joan White. Assisting Schlatman with

Peabody: New apartment building good news for Brockton

Pauline Kerr June 21, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

There’s good news for people looking for rental accommodations in Brockton, said Mayor Chris Peabody.

Wing Night in Elmwood

Pauline Kerr June 21, 2022Local News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Friday, June 17 was the Elmwood Chamber of Commerce Wing Night. Volunteers at the community centre pavilion were busy serving up delicious take-out dinners to a steady stream of hungry folks.

Pilot project will see enhanced bylaw enforcement on local trails

Pauline Kerr June 21, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

If you’re heading out ATVing on Bruce County’s trails this summer, you’d better have your trail permit – and you’d be well advised not to litter or destroy trees.

Bruce County’s planning committee approves two-stage adoption of new Official Plan

Pauline Kerr June 21, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Bruce County’s new Official Plan (OP) review has hit some snags, in part due to unprecedented growth at a time when there were some staffing vacancies – and a pandemic.

Police recover over $200K worth of stolen property in Culross Township

Midwestern Newspapers June 16, 2022Police

Police say more than $200,000 worth of stolen property has been recovered following the execution of a search warrant at a Culross Township property.

Plaque honouring longtime Palmerston Observer publisher unveiled

Mike Wilson June 16, 2022Independent Plus, Listowel Banner, Local News, News

For 43 years, Art Carr reported on the news and events of Palmerston, essentially documenting the town’s history during that time in the pages of the Palmerston Observer.

Monkton 165th Homecoming shaping up to be party of the summer

Dan McNee June 16, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

It’s been two years in the making, and now one of Monkton’s biggest parties in the town’s history is right around the corner.

Amanda McKertcher wins Monkton Homecoming 165 logo design contest

Bea Todd June 16, 2022Listowel Banner, Local News, News

To celebrate Monkton’s 165th Homecoming, a contest was announced on social media, looking for a local citizen to design a logo for the event.

Busy week for service clubs in Formosa

Submitted June 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

What a busy week the clubs in Formosa have had. Meetings, meetings, meetings, and planning, planning, planning.

And the winner is…

Pauline Kerr June 16, 2022Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

The excitement continues this coming Saturday, June 18, at Hanover Raceway, 1:30 p.m. In Race 1, June 11, Arcanum, driven by Colin Kelly, took first place.

Peabody to push for Brockton expansion in county’s Official Plan

Pauline Kerr June 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The county’s Official Plan review schedule is on the agenda for the June 16 meeting of Bruce County council.

May a strong month for home sales in Brockton

Mike Wilson June 16, 2022Local News, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

Despite rising interest rates and near-record lows of listings, the local housing market continues bring increased sales numbers compared to previous years.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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Annual Take Back the Night rally gathers large crowd to end violence against women

Stratford’s third annual Take Back the Night rally gathered a large crowd the evening of Sept. 18…

Listowel Agricultural Society honours fair volunteers and sponsors; private showing of We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes

LISTOWEL – A special evening honoring Listowel Fair volunteers and sponsors was held at the…

See all Listowel area articles.

Landowners say trail approval ignored earlier objections

TEESWATER – Landowners along Sideroad 30 say they have dealt with ATV riders crossing their properties, damaging fences and disturbing their farms for years – long before the road was officially opened as an ATV trail this past summer.

South Bruce wraps up summer recreation season as Teeswater arena returns to ice

TEESWATER – South Bruce’s recreation department wrapped up a busy summer with more than 200 day campers, nearly 300 swimming lesson participants and a repaired arena floor in Teeswater, which is now ready for the return of ice.

See all Mildmay area articles.

Walkerton Terry Fox

FOR TERRY: The Dupuis family showed up as a group of enthusiastic participants in this year’s Terry Fox Run in Walkerton.

Grey Bruce Health Coalition releases new OHC report

WALKERTON – “Bait and switch” is an old and less-than-ethical technique – someone shows the customer a quality item at a good price, but when they take the bait, they discover the deal has changed – higher price, lower quality and/or hidden costs. 

See all Walkerton area articles.

Local motorcycle club makes annual donations to feed school children

Members of the local Independent Motorcycle Club toured to four local schools on Sept 18, donating…

Wingham’s 39th Terry Fox Run raises $42,000

The annual event had 255 attendees, showing up to make a difference.

See all Wingham area articles.

Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

Annual Take Back the Night rally gathers large crowd to end violence against women

By Rachel Hammermueller

Stratford’s third annual Take Back the Night rally gathered a large crowd the evening of Sept. 18…

Local motorcycle club makes annual donations to feed school children

By Rachel Hammermueller

Members of the local Independent Motorcycle Club toured to four local schools on Sept 18, donating…

Wingham’s 39th Terry Fox Run raises $42,000

By Rachel Hammermueller

The annual event had 255 attendees, showing up to make a difference.

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